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Farm Bureau: April 10, 2009
* CLASS A+: VISALIA RAWHIDE - In the California League, the Rawhide (formerly known as the Oaks) got off to a good start with a 6-5 road win over the Padres' affiliate, the Lake Elsinore Storm.
Although top prospect Jarrod Parker is expected to headline the Visalia rotation, his 2009 debut was deferred until Saturday so that Max Scherzer could make a rehab start in the opener. Scherzer went 4.2 IP, H, ER, 4 BB, 5 K as he continues his recovery from shoulder soreness that landed him on the DL. The walks suggest he's not yet in top form, but Scherzer finished the Cactus League strong and should be on track to join the Diamondbacks rotation next week.
Batting third and playing right field was mighty-mite Collin Gowgill; he powered the Visalia offense with a 2/2, 3 R, 2B, 2 BB, 2 RBI performance. A 5'9", 195 lbs product of the University of Kentucky (the alma mater of Brandon Webb), Cowgill was rated by Baseball America as the No. 9 prospect in the Diamondbacks organization. With a...
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Nick Adenhart: 1986-2009
In the early hours of Thursday morning, a car accident in Southern California took the life of 22-year old Los Angeles Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart and two other passengers riding in the same vehicle.
Baseball fans know Adenhart because he has for several years been recognized as one of the better pitching prospects in the minor leagues. He had initially struggled to establish himself in the Los Angeles rotation, but seemed to have made a breakthrough this year. After a strong spring, Adenhart was named the club's No. 3 starter to open the season.
Pitching last night in his 2009 debut, Adenhart threw six scoreless innings. He struck out five Oakland batters and left the contest with a lead. As testimony to his talent on the baseball field, Adenhart's final performance was worthy.
In deference to Adenhart's teammates, Major League Baseball has appropriately postponed the final game of the Angels-Athletics series originally scheduled for tonight.
The death of any young person is...
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Game Report: Snakes @ Angels, March 20, 2009
* ANGELS AND DEVILS - Diamondbacks Nation came out in force for this afternoon's game against the Los Angeles Angels at Tempe Diablo Stadium. All the regulars save Chris B. Young made starts, so we got our first look at Felipe Lopez in Arizona colors.
While he took the collar in today's 6-1 loss, Lopez looked fit and confident following his call-up to the Puerto Rican national club. In a Pool 2 win over the United States, he ripped Padres' starter Jake Peavy for a 2-run shot into the Miami night. Check the video to hear Harold Reynolds call with a whistle the blast that sent at least one small child into a fit of ecstasy. ODog's heir to 2B put the ball in the right center-field stands, near to where the pool would be at Chase Field. If he can match that performance for Arizona, Lopez will make quite a splash. (Go ahead, we deserve it.)
* THE KING IS BACK! - Eric Byrnes marked his Cactus League debut and his first start since a hamstring injury forced him out of action back...
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